Will this Build accommodate the overclocks you desire?
Will this Build accommodate the overclocks you desire?
All new builds except for four components.
Used: Ryzen 5 1600, purchased for $85, no questions asked.
Corsair CX750M, approximately five years old but still functional.
Intel 530 240GB SSD
Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming
New: Phantech 400S
ASUS TUF B350M-Plus
WD Blue 1TB HDD
2x8GB Corsair DDR4 2400
Another SSD, either 2.5 or M.2 format.
I plan to run your Standard Ryzen OC. That means CPU up to 3.9, GPU boosted again.
I prefer not to increase RAM speed but want to reduce timing to 14-14-14-34. Will that be feasible?
Any reason not to use a M.2 drive larger than 2.5GB?
This power supply comes with a 3-year warranty, but it’s no longer serviceable. It isn’t suitable for any kind of overclocking. Ryzen will appreciate the performance boost from faster RAM, which can actually improve its efficiency. I recommend using at least 3000, as timing improves with increased speed. DDR 400 has low single-digit timing but runs much slower than expected. As speeds rise, so should the timings. Just like the sky is blue and night is dark, it’s simply how things are. The choice between low timings and higher bandwidth often comes down to preference.
M.2 supports two types of SSDs: regular SATA and NVME. NVME drives are three times faster than SATA SSDs. In practical use, you probably won’t notice a difference unless you measure it closely. The main advantage of choosing M.2 over 2.5 is better cable management—M.2 slots are integrated into the motherboard, eliminating cables and reducing clutter.
I recommend aiming for at least 3000. The timing improves as the speed increases. DDR 400 offers low single-digit timings but ran much slower than expected. As performance rises, so should the other factors. It's like the sky is blue and night is dark—just is. Why do we favor lower timings over higher bandwidth?
I’ve come to realize that with today’s gaming, when you’re working with anything under a GTX 1080, FPS improves more with lower latency and RAM speed becomes less critical.